Saif Ali Khan (born Sajid Ali Khan Pataudi on 16 August 1970) is an Indian actor and film producer known for his work in Hindi cinema. He is the current head of the Pataudi family and the son of actress Sharmila Tagore and cricket legend Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Khan has earned numerous accolades, including a National Film Award, seven Filmfare Awards, and the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor, which he received in 2010.
Born:
Sajid Ali Khan Pataudi
16 August 1970 (Age: 54)
New Delhi, India
Education:
Winchester College
Occupations:
Actor, Producer
Years Active:
1991–Present
Spouses:
Amrita Singh (married 1991; divorced 2004)
Kareena Kapoor (married 2012)
Children:
4, including Sara Ali Khan
Parents:
Mansoor Ali Khan (Father)
Sharmila Tagore (Mother)
Family:
Pataudi, Tagore, Kapoor
Awards:
Full list available
Honours:
Padma Shri (2010)
Khan made his acting debut in Parampara (1993) and found success in several multi-starrer films, including Yeh Dillagi (1994), Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Kachche Dhaage (1999), and Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999). In the 2000s, he received widespread acclaim and won numerous awards for his performances in the romantic comedies Dil Chahta Hai (2001) and Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003). He also enjoyed success as a solo male lead in films such as Hum Tum (2004), Parineeta (2005), Salaam Namaste (2005), and Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007).
Khan garnered critical acclaim for his portrayal of a manipulative businessman in Ek Hasina Thi (2004), an apprentice in the English film Being Cyrus (2006), and the character of Iago in Omkara (2006). He continued to enjoy commercial success with action thrillers like Race (2008) and Race 2 (2013), as well as romantic comedies such as Love Aaj Kal (2009) and Cocktail (2012). After a series of underperforming films, Khan earned praise for leading Netflix's first original Indian series, Sacred Games (2018–2019), and achieved his highest box-office success with the action films Tanhaji (2020) and Devara: Part 1 (2024).
Khan is known for his versatility across various genres, including crime dramas, action thrillers, and romantic comedies. Beyond acting, he frequently appears as a television host, stage performer, and is the owner of the production companies Illuminati Films and Black Knight Films.
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